Veterans Preferred - Sr Systems Engineering Manager - Cheshire Connecticut

Company: US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC
Location: Cheshire, Connecticut
Posted On: 04/15/2024

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -R10017403 Sr Systems Engineering Manager (Open)

Location:
Cheshire, CT (ASG) - Management

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Sr Systems Engineering Manager, Advanced Technologies & Services, hereafter referred to as "SEM AT&S"' is responsible for Driving the development, prototype fabrication and lifecycle management of our automated systems which differentiate Airgas as the US leader in Bulk, Package, and Specialty Gases. SEM AT&S will recruit, develop and manage day to day activities of a diverse group of 20+ multidisciplinary engineers and technicians with world-class talent. SEM AT&S will lead this high performance research and development team, focused on innovating and delivering solutions to Airgas and its customers with relentless execution. SEM AT&S will have a proven track record of developing complex automated industry leading systems, and services. SEM AT&S will Sustain a culture of: Safety, passion, hard-work, innovation and accountability that will continue to make Airgas the place to be for top talent interested in developing and delivering Advanced Automated Systems & Services

• Safety: Unwavering commitment to ensuring our systems are developed with safety as 1st priority. Ensure robust engineering process is in place and adhered to: ie: applicable internal / external Codes, Standards, regulations, Hazops, DOE's, SOP's etc.
  
• Accountability: Personally owns / administers critical documents ie: Project Plans, Hazops, DOE's etc
  
• Talent: Attract, develop, motivate, retain and lead top talent for the following technical disciplines:
  
• Software, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Robotics, Vision Systems, Controls, etc
  
• Develop and oversee associate career progression and mentorship programs
  
• Develop & Execute detailed project plans with sufficient functional decomposition to facilitate accurate estimates and execution.
  
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, proposing any adjustments etc in a timely manner.
  
• Develop and maintain an extensive network and solid working relationship with functional leaders in the following departments / roles across Airgas & AL
  
• Ability to evaluate potential projects at a high level based on deep understanding of the team's capabilities. Capture requirements and make appropriate recommendations / proposals to VP / Customer
  
• Evaluate and protect Intellectual Property (IP) , working with legal department, and engineering teams, as required, to write/submit patentable inventions.
  
• Manage internal / external research collaborations
  
• Strategic Negotiations: Critical parts for systems, devices and operations, OEMs, Telecom, etc
  
• Purchasing: Oversee large cycles with spend of $10MM +
  
• Inventory: Responsible for tight control of - $5MM of critical parts.
  
• Work with Quality and Regulatory Teams to ensure products are developed and validated in a manner that complies with applicable local and global regulatory requirements
  
• Develops and maintains critical relationships with consultants and vendors.
  
• Support Marketing developing and maintaining a strong product pipeline of systems, devices or services that differentiate Airgas and provide competitive advantage for the company.
  
  
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  Are you a MATCH?
  
  The Sr. Systems Engineering Manager will possess strong technical & practical knowledge of the extensive array of systems fielded and supported by his group. The SEM AT&S will have a demonstrable history of successfully managing multidisciplinary engineering teams in the development of complex automated systems and associated services and support.
  
  It is critical the SEM can contribute technically in the projects in addition to managerial responsibilities.
  
  • Advanced Technical Degree, SE,ME, CE, Physics etc. In lieu of degree requirement, may accept an equivalent level of education and / or experience.
    
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in progressive research and product development leadership roles within US or global companies that develop, manufacture and support complex automated systems handling volatile processes ie: high pressure, high voltage, flammable, toxic and corrosive gasses or liquids etc.
    
  • Experience managing and knowledge of the following areas highly desirable:
    
    - Mechanical / Chemical Engineering / Physics
    - Electronics
    - Advanced analytical instrumentation: ie: Mass Spectroscopy, FTIR etc
    - IO/ PLC control systems & methodologies
    - Robotics and vision systems
    - FEA, CFD, Hazops
    - Advanced fabrication: CNC, Orbital Welding
    
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    Your differences enhance our performance
    
    At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
    
    We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
    
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    Equal Employment Opportunity Information
    
    We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
    
    Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request by contacting Human Resources at 844-myHR4AG (844-694-7424).
    
    Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by phone at 844-myHR4AG (844-694-7424) or by email to us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com . More...

        

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